Good Food Cities
Building healthier communities through local food systems change.
A bold vision
Good Food Cities is our place-based strategy for building local food systems that are healthier, more equitable, and built to last - all led by the communities they serve. In these cities, we’re bringing together many different groups – from mayors and residents to businesses and community organizations – to identify, pilot and invest in innovative solutions that strengthen local food systems.
City Progress
In each of our Good Food Cities, we’re working with Anchor Partners to: 1) identify strategic priorities to increase access to good food, 2) fund community organizations to support the work, 3) convene partners to build connections and alignment, and 4) launch public-facing campaigns to drive demand for healthy options.
Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, we’re working with the City’s Office of Public Health & Safety (OPHS) to fund school pantries in food insecure communities, provide Lyft ride credits to help residents access local grocery stores, and supply fresh produce to 6 community organizations. We also provided $100K in grants to 7 organizations doing innovative food access work, including urban agriculture projects, Food is Medicine interventions, and the development of a new food hub.
You can learn more about our Good Food Cities work in Indianapolis here.
Denver
In Denver, we’re working with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) to increase SNAP usage at farmers markets and provide produce incentives to people who don’t qualify for federal benefits, to help them buy fresh fruits and vegetables. We’ve also invested $100K in 4 organizations working on projects to build a stronger, locally owned food system, including opening nonprofit grocery stores and community-owned markets.
You can learn more about our Good Food Cities work in Denver here.
Chicago
In Chicago, we’re working with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Chicago Food Equity Council to support local growers and help with the development of a Chicago public market that would feature local food producers and distributors and serve as a culturally rich gathering place for the community. We’re also working with community organizations like SANAD to distribute food to people experiencing food insecurity.
Washington D.C.
In Washington D.C., we’re working with DC Hunger Solutions, DC Food Policy Council, and DC Health to improve food access for residents of Wards 5, 7 and 8, who are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity, chronic disease, and barriers to healthy food access. Our work in D.C. is focused on strengthening small grocer infrastructure, expanding and enhancing school pantries in schools, and elevating community voice and leadership in food systems planning and investment decisions. During school year 2025 - 2026, we partnered with Brighter Bites to support their nutrition education and produce distribution program in D.C. public schools.
Watch the video to learn more about this partnership!
Wichita
In Wichita, we’re working with the Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute (WSU CEI) to convene stakeholders across the food system to identify solutions to increase access to good food, including exploring low cost food delivery options, and advocating for universal school meals and changes to zoning laws to increase local agriculture production.
You can learn more about our Good Food Cities work in Wichita here.
Baltimore
In Baltimore, we’re working with Maryland Hunger Solutions and the City of Baltimore to establish libraries as neighborhood food access points and expand farm to school programs to promote healthy eating among students.
Good Good Food
The Good Good Food campaign is the marketing campaign for Good Food Cities. Through events, influencer collaborations and partnerships with community organizations, PHA is helping everyday people eat one better to feel better than good — to feel good good.
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